Electrical System Problems of Buick Rainier

Buick Rainier owners have reported 140 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (36 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Buick Rainier

The Electrical System problem

Window motors and window controls failing. I replaced two window motors at in 2017, at dealer because they failed, then the rear passenger window motor failed in 2020 and was replaced at mechanic shop with factory replacement, this rear passenger window is seldom used, but rear passenger window   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

After driving for a approximately one hour at 65-70 mph on the interstate the speedometer reading drops off from 70 eventually down to 0 mph. Upon stopping and restarting the engine at a rest stop the speedometer returns to an accurate reading for a short while.   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

Our 2005 Buick Rainier started acting up this past summer when the blower stayed on when car shut off. . Now when we turn on the heater on the car hesitates and stalls out while driving! the volt gauge is maxed out. . .   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

I've been having sporadic flickering low beam issues with this car since I bought it, and have spent untold hours and time trying to figure it out including taking it to the dealer. (I work nights. ) last week the low beams failed on the way home from work at midnight.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine stalled and the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts. However, the failure recurred multiple times.   Read details...




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